Dry Needling for Tennis Elbow: New Research Supports Its Effectiveness
- posted: Jun. 26, 2025
A recent study published in Cureus Journal of Medical Science found that dry needling is an effective treatment for lateral epicondylitis—commonly known as tennis elbow. In the study, 32 participants received a single session of dry needling. Their average pain score started at 7.8 (on a 0–10 scale), dropped to 5.6 after one month, and improved further to 4.5 by the three-month mark.
In our clinic, we’ve found similar results—and even better outcomes—when patients undergo a series of treatments (typically up to six sessions). We also enhance the effect by adding gentle electrical stimulation through the needles, which the research supports as well.
Bottom line: Dry needling is a safe, drug-free, and effective way to treat tennis elbow.
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